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Lin Elementary School

586 CANDLER PARK DR NE ATLANTA GA 30307

Top 10% School in Georgia

Ranked 3 of 194 in Georgia

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About Lin Elementary School

Mary Lin Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia, benefits from a well-deserved reputation for its strong academics and healthy school community. This school is statistically impressive, with Math proficiency at 85% and reading at 83%; students here are well above the district and state averages. The school's primary mission strives to prepare children for middle school with independence and curiosity, and the vision of the school is to promote academic success along with the social, emotional, and physical well-being of each child. Parents appreciate the active PTO, which funds classroom supplies, technology, and events (like Field Day and Linapalooza). The biggest attraction to Mary Lin Elementary is that it offers a gifted program, has engaging extracurricular programs, and strong connections to the community. Mary Lin is arguably one of the best elementary schools in Georgia.

Contact Information

Address

586 CANDLER PARK DR NE ATLANTA GA 30307

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Phone

(404) 802-8850

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 85%
Reading 83%
State average proficiency is 85% in Math and 83% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
628
Total Students
$69993
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lin Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM-3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 74.7%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic 5.4%
Black 9.6%
Two+ Races 7.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
74.7%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
9.6%
Two+ Races
7.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 628
50.8%
319 Female
49.2%
309 Male

Student Population

628 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

 Long-time principal Sharyn Briscoe is scheduled to retire at the end of the current school year. The district is currently in the process of searching for a new leader to take over for the 2026–2027 term.

FAQ

Q1. Where is Lin Elementary School located?


Ans. Lin Elementary is located in the Candler Park neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia.


Q2. What grades does Lin Elementary provide education?


Ans. The school serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade.


Q3. What is the learning environment like?


Ans. The school is known for its welcoming atmosphere. Families often appreciate the staff behaviour and teaching attitude.


4. How does Lin Elementary supports students academically ?


Ans. Teachers focus on structured classroom instruction while also providing individualized support to help students grow in reading, math, and critical thinking skills.


5. How can parents get involved with their children and the school ?


Ans.Parents can participate through school events, volunteer opportunities, and parent-teacher associations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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